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Proverbs 22:3

King James Version (KJV)

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Proverbs 22:3

Verse 3 of 29

Scripture focus

A prudent [man] foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

Proverbs 22:3 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 22:3

Theological / Devotional

A prudent man. There is an interesting contrast between the singular and the plural in the two parts of this verse: “prudent man” is singular and “simple” is plural. Farseeing men are rare, the simple are common.

By SdaBc